L1.5.1: Anatomical Position

• Anatomical terms

  • Anatomical position
  • Directional terms
  • Regional terms
  • Planes and sections
• Anatomical position

  • All anatomical terms have a reference point called the anatomical position, or standard anatomical position
  • Refers to the positioning of the body when it is standing upright and facing forward with each arm hanging on either side of the body, and the palms facing forward (supine). The legs are parallel, with feet flat on the floor and facing forward.
  • Stand erect
  • eyes and face forward
  • arms at the side
  • palms forward
  • feet flat, parallel